Rotatable bridle storage device for horse trailers

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved method of storing bridles for transit in horse transport trailers, which are designed and constructed for the transport of horses. Such transport destinations are to shows rodeos, races or hunts and other events usually promoted by horse lovers at different locations. The improved device of the present invention is provided to allow better use of the available space in such a vehicle. The bridles and other gear are transported off the horse during travel. These accouterments are usually stored in the storage compartment forward of the horses. This space is generally restricted in size. It is most desirable to be able to hang bridles in transit freely suspended so that they do not suffer abrasion from vibration. The present invention provides a rotatable unit with hoods about the periphery on which the bridles hang freely. The result is an expansion of the ability to use the limited available space more effectively.

What I claim is: 
     
       1. For a trailer for transporting horses having a first compartment for carrying horses and a second compartment for carrying saddles, bridles, supplies and other such gear for use with horses, and wall segments forming a partition between said first and second compartments, a bridle carrier comprising: a. a main body member of disc-like configuration,   b. portions of said main body member defining an opening therethrough located generally centrally of the periphery of said main body member,   c. a throughbolt for extending through said opening,   d. means for supporting said main body member for rotative movement about said throughbolt,   e. bridle hangers each with a hook-like portion and a fastener portion,   f. means securing the fastener portions of said bridle hangers about the periphery of said body member whereby the hook-like portions extend radially from said periphery,   g. means for securing said throughbolt to a horizontal upper wall portion of said second compartment for supporting said body member for rotational movement relatively thereof.   
     
     
       2. In a trailer for transporting horses having a first compartment for carrying horses and a second compartment for carrying saddles, bridles, supplies and other such gear for use with horses, and wall segments forming a partition between said first and second compartmenets, a bridle carrier comprising: a. a main body member of disc-like configuration,   b. portions of said main body member defining an opening therethrough located generally centrally of a periphery of said body member,   c. a throughbolt for extending through said opening,   d. means for supporting said main body member for rotative movement about said throughbolt.   e. bridle hangers each with a hook-like portion and a fastener portion,   f. means securing the fastener portions of said bridle hangers about said periphery of said body member whereby the hook-like portions extend radially from said periphery,   g. means securing said throughbolt to a horizontal upper wall segment of said second compartment for supporting said body member for rotational movement relatively thereof.